Do you remember Carmen the Nerd? A few years ago his case was on the front page of numerous media outlets. The reason was the order given by the health authorities for his victims.
At that time, that cow lived in an “animal shelter” located in the Spanish capital. He had arrived there after being rescued from the slaughterhouse by the center’s own directors, luckily it wouldn’t last long.
The problem arose when, like all animals on the farm, the Carmen cow passed a routine tuberculosis test and came back positive.
Frankly, if the animal in question had been targeted for human consumption, that would amount to a death sentence. However, Carmen’s fate was that it would no longer be served as a steak. The “sanctuary” in which she lived was simply waiting for her to graze happily for the rest of her days.
Thanks to this and the social movement promoted to save her, the Carmen cow did not finally set foot in the slaughterhouse. The administration recognized the domestic character as a pet.
That was five years ago, but since then, other animals living in sanctuaries where the same thing happened to Carmen haven’t had the same luck.
In reality, unless there is a law that clearly states that the same health standards cannot be applied to a pet, an animal destined to be a cow, pig or goat. human consumption, Such problems cannot be avoided.
Laws, including health laws, exist to solve problems, not create them. On the other hand, in recent years society has changed so much in its attitude towards animals that what was a tradition or even a norm until recently is now a crime.
The law must continue to adapt to the new times.